So the new Minister for Culture has asked major Arts funding bodies to look at cuts of 25 to 30%.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10643425
I recently posted on this subject here http://www.bartonbydesign.co.uk/mr-plug/?p=233
So we are looking at something even more serious. Whilst I genuinely believe that there is an opportunity for all arts organisations to really innovate and create as a result [...]

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